CNETThe software giant wants to make its software both smarter and more helpful. That means Bing search will give you more helpful...The software giant wants to make its software both smarter and more helpful. That means Bing search will give you more helpful answers, Outlook will identify important emails and Word will help you write smarter sounding memos.4 hours

TechCrunch Target today unveiled a new e-gifting feature designed for those who think gift cards are too impersonal, but who are... Target today unveiled a new e-gifting feature designed for those who think gift cards are too impersonal, but who are just too busy (or too lazy) to actually shop for and mail gifts themselves. The retailer is announcing the launch...1 day

MacRumorsApple's iPhone X has been out for over a month, and this week a few companies...Apple's iPhone X has been out for over a month, and this week a few companies based in China have unveiled new smartphones that are clearly taking design inspiration from Apple's tenth-anniversary device. The first was created by LEAGOO, which...1 day

9to5MacVIDEOThings by Cultured Code is already...Things by Cultured Code is already a beautiful and powerful task manager, and the latest update adds a handy new feature that makes it even more capable when it comes to capturing your tasks. Mail to Things is a new...1 day

CBCWhale rescuers are in limbo, as they wait for the completion of a five-month-old Transport Canada investigation into Joe Howlett’s death while disentangling an...Whale rescuers are in limbo, as they wait for the completion of a five-month-old Transport Canada investigation into Joe Howlett’s death while disentangling an endangered whale.2 days

9to5MacVIDEOThe team behind the popular subscription-based Newton Mail...The team behind the popular subscription-based Newton Mail client has recently announced a new Calendar companion app. The developers say the app is designed to be lightweight and act as a complement to Newton Email, though it is a separate...2 days

THE VERGEPreorders for the Ataribox, the classic game company’s take on a NES Classic retro console, are slated to go live this Thursday, according to...Preorders for the Ataribox, the classic game company’s take on a NES Classic retro console, are slated to go live this Thursday, according to a report from CNET citing an email from Atari sent out today to interested consumers. The...2 days

THE VERGEMicrosoft is now allowing its Cortana digital assistant to access Google Calendar data. The software giant has added a new Gmail connection to Cortana, which will...Microsoft is now allowing its Cortana digital assistant to access Google Calendar data. The software giant has added a new Gmail connection to Cortana, which will enable the digital assistant to access Google Calendar data. If you’re a Windows 10...2 days

Windows CentralGmail is now listed among Cortana's connected services on Windows 10. You can now connect Gmail to Cortana on Windows 10, providing...Gmail is now listed among Cortana's connected services on Windows 10. You can now connect Gmail to Cortana on Windows 10, providing access to aspects of your account with Microsoft's digital assistant. ...2 days

Windows CentralDecentralized applications are becoming more popular, and have recently hit the mainstream thanks to Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency that relies on blockchain technology to function. There are plenty more uses for...Decentralized applications are becoming more popular, and have recently hit the mainstream thanks to Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency that relies on blockchain technology to function. There are plenty more uses for blockchain than just Bitcoin, much like there are many more...2 days

TechCrunch Menlo Security, a startup with a unique approach to protecting your company from malware and phishing attacks, announced a $40 million Series C round... Menlo Security, a startup with a unique approach to protecting your company from malware and phishing attacks, announced a $40 million Series C round today. Menlo protects customers by never lets letting employees access an actual website or email containing...3 days

THE VERGEUpdate, 1:22 PM EST: A report from The Washington Post says the timeline from the original CNN story was incorrect, and the email referenced...Update, 1:22 PM EST: A report from The Washington Post says the timeline from the original CNN story was incorrect, and the email referenced documents that were already widely publicized. This story has been updated to reflect that information. Two...5 days

THE VERGETwo months before the election, the Trump campaign received a...Two months before the election, the Trump campaign received a strange email offering access to documents, allegedly from WikiLeaks, according to a report from CNN. The news agency’s report raises several questions about the email — it’s unclear where the...5 days

TechCrunch Mr. Robot’s email service of choice just expanded its support for a handful of popular email clients. ProtonMail just introduced a new tool, called... Mr. Robot’s email service of choice just expanded its support for a handful of popular email clients. ProtonMail just introduced a new tool, called ProtonMail Bridge, that could expand its relatively niche appeal to more mainstream users who aren’t yet...1 week

9to5GoogleRolling out today, version 63 of Google Chrome...Rolling out today, version 63 of Google Chrome includes a number security enhancements for enterprise users. Site Isolation allows pages to be rendered in a separate process, while TLS 1.3 is now enabled on Gmail. Google also announced other upcoming...1 week

9to5MacAfter months of beta testing, ProtonMail has unveiled official support for their encrypted mail service within...After months of beta testing, ProtonMail has unveiled official support for their encrypted mail service within email clients Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and Mozilla Thunderbird. The support comes by way of a custom application that connects mail clients securely with...1 week

THE VERGEAmazon has just responded to Google’s decision to remove YouTube from all Fire TV products and the Echo Show. “Google is setting a disappointing...Amazon has just responded to Google’s decision to remove YouTube from all Fire TV products and the Echo Show. “Google is setting a disappointing precedent by selectively blocking customer access to an open website,” a spokesperson told The Verge by...1 week

THE VERGEGoogle has finally released an updated version of its Gmail app that fills the...Google has finally released an updated version of its Gmail app that fills the entirety of Apple's iPhone X display. The update to the iOS app also adds support for third-party email services like Apple iCloud, Microsoft Outlook, and Yahoo...1 week

MacRumorsGoogle today released a new version of its Gmail app for iOS devices, and while not...Google today released a new version of its Gmail app for iOS devices, and while not listed as a new feature, the update introduces support for the iPhone X, Apple's newest flagship device. The new version of the Gmail app...1 week

9to5MacFollowing updates for the Google Docs suite of apps last week, Google today has...Following updates for the Google Docs suite of apps last week, Google today has pushed an update to Gmail for iOS that brings support for the iPhone X. The update comes after nearly a month of iPhone X availability… more…1 week

9to5GoogleOur teardown of Allo 24 revealed that Google’s consumer messaging app might be on...Our teardown of Allo 24 revealed that Google’s consumer messaging app might be on the verge of letting users contact one another via email address. This would alter the app’s central tenet of phone number-based communication which have informed other features like...2 weeks

THE VERGE...Always willing to up the stakes of an already difficult situation, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said the first flight of his company’s Falcon Heavy rocket will be used to send a Tesla Roadster into space. Musk first tweeted out...2 weeks

9to5GoogleThe latest...The latest update to Google Allo is rolling out this morning. While the messaging app is light on new changes or features, version 24 reveals that the ability to reach people via Google account and email address is in the...2 weeks

9to5GoogleOur teardown of Allo 24 revealed that Google’s consumer messaging app might be on the verge of letting...Our teardown of Allo 24 revealed that Google’s consumer messaging app might be on the verge of letting users contact one another via email address. This would alter the app’s central tenet of phone number-based communication which have informed other features like...2 weeks

9to5GoogleIn recent years, Google has expanded the scope...In recent years, Google has expanded the scope of Safe Browsing to Gmail on the web and third-party Android apps, while protecting against more kinds of threats. The latest update adds additional protections in the forms of user warnings against...2 weeks

MacRumorsApple's current focus with...Apple's current focus with Face ID is on single-user authentication, suggesting support for multiple faces won't be added in the near future, according to an alleged email from the company's software engineering chief Craig Federighi. By comparison, Touch ID can...2 weeks